Postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes demonstrated an increased risk for cancers of the liver, pancreas, colon, and rectum, according to an analysis of the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study. It was estimated that 41 million people in India had type 2 diabetes in 2006, according to a 2010 report…
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Hospitalized patients who receive doxycycline in addition to ceftriaxone have a 79% reduced risk of Clostridium difficile infection vs patients who receive ceftriaxone only, a recent study found. “In India, the true prevalence of [C. difficile] is not known because a majority of the hospitals do not investigate for this…
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mdCurrent Conference Report: Digestive Disease Week Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may increase the risk of ulcerative colitis in postmenopausal women, according to a new study presented at Digestive Disease Week 2012. “It is important that clinicians are aware of the results of this study, but it should not lead to…
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Fidaxomicin, a macrolide antibiotic, is noninferior to vancomycin in the treatment of Clostridium difficile diarrhea in terms of clinical cure. This was the main finding of a recent randomized trial that sought to demonstrate the noninferiority of fidaxomicin for this indication. C difficile, which causes 15% to 25% of antibiotic-associated…
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A comprehensive review of several medical groups’ guidelines for colorectal screening has resulted in a new guidance statement that includes a number of useful recommendations. Key Point: The ACP’s critical review of multiple guidelines offers guidance regarding colorectal cancer screening. In searching the National Guidelines Clearinghouse developed in the United…
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Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) may be associated with an increased risk of Clostridium difficile–associated diarrhea (CDAD). Doctors and patients are being warned that if a patient develops diarrhea that does not improve while receiving a PPI, then CDAD should be considered as a diagnosis and managed appropriately, according to an advisory…
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Does the Type of Food Consumed Contribute to GI Symptoms at Hostels? A Review at Karunya University
Gastroenteritis is an infection of the intestines that causes diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain. The incidence of gastroenteritis has been steady for decades, but mortality due to diarrhea has declined (4). Admissions for diarrhoeal disorders account for about 1.5 to 4% of …
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